Balance
Taking a "giant step" before lowering your body is a key part of this exercise.
lunges
This functional movement helps you get up from a chair.
Sit to stand
This stretch is performed by bending one knee and pulling your foot toward your buttocks.
Standing quad stretch
This cardio exercise involves repeatedly tapping your foot at target.
toe taps
This movement helps strengthen the hip muscles used for side-to-side stability.
lateral stepping
This exercise targets the muscles on the outside of your hips that help keep you steady when walking.
lateral leg raises
This stretch is performed by reaching both arms toward the ceiling to lengthen the body.
overhead reach
This exercise is commonly used as a warm-up to get blood flowing and muscles moving.
marching in place
This exercise improves stability and can help reduce fall risk by practicing balance on one leg.
single leg stance
You might perform this exercise while holding onto a counter for balance.
heel raises
This standing stretch helps lengthen the muscles along the side of your trunk and waist.
Side bend stretch
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! This exercise mimics movements used in this sport.
forward boxing punches
Before taking a step, your body usually performs this action.
weight shifting
Keeping your feet shoulder-width apart and bending your knees are key parts of this exercise.
squats
This stretch involves gently turning your shoulders and torso to one side.
Trunk rotations
This exercise combines arm and leg movements to provide a full-body cardio workout.
standing jacks
Soldiers often perform a version of this exercise during drills.
marching
Reaching into a high cabinet uses muscles strengthened by this exercise.
overhead press
Bringing one arm across your chest and holding it with the opposite arm stretches the shoulder.
cross body shoulder stretch
This exercise is like marching, but with extra knee lift and intensity.
high knees